Norton V4cr vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Norton V4cr vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 125. Norton V4cr: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 200 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Husqvarna Vitpilen 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Norton V4cr
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
Horsepower (hp)
185 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
200 kg
148 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, based on shared V4SV platform)
100 km/h (est. ~102 km/h)
Weight
200 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figures not widely published)
2.8 L/100km (approx. 35.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Norton V4cr
8.5/10
"Buy one used and let someone else absorb the depreciation hit."
Pros
+Savage, characterful V4 engine
+Öhlins suspension properly calibrated
+Stunning fit and finish
Cons
−Early fueling and electrical issues
−Expensive specialist servicing required
−Aggressive ergonomics punish long rides
Husqvarna Vitpilen 125
7.0/10
"Style-first urban tool that punishes anyone wanting more than short rides."
Pros
+Stunning, genuinely premium styling
+Rev-happy, willing engine
+Excellent build quality throughout
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Sparse dealer support network
−Vibration on extended runs
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